SOFTWARE ENGINEER — *POSITION FILLED*

“Creating Quality Automation Solutions Through Innovation and Service” is what we are at Kahler Automation. We seek dependable, hardworking candidates who are not only looking for a job, but a career with our progressive team. For additional information on this position, call (507) 235-6648. Send resume and cover letter to: Kahler Automation, c/o Human Resources, 808 Timberlake Road, Fairmont, MN 56031 or e-mail to HR@kahlerautomation.com.

Summary: Converts data from specifications and statements of problems to computer code by performing the duties explained within this listing. Position based in Fairmont, MN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Consults with supervisor, systems analysts, other programmers, and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, hardware and operating system environment, and interfaces with other systems.

Designs or writes program specifications based on consultations with supervisor, systems analysts, other programmers, and end users.

Revises program for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes

Trains end users or technical support staff to use and support program.

Coordinates with other programmers about program revisions.

Modifies and maintains software programs written by others.

Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.

Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.

Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.

Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.

Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a concentration of software development or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: Development software and Internet software; Familiarity with the Microsoft .NET Framework (using Visual Basic and C#), the C programming language and others as assigned; plus productivity software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Kahler Automation

If your business handles bulk materials — fertilizers, chemicals, grain, etc. — Kahler can control the process. These automated systems provide the ability to run your facility with ease and accuracy. They control product loadout, receiving and inventory, and tie directly into your accounting/invoicing software, increasing your competitiveness while reducing overhead.

Complete the automation of any facility with Kahler's Streamline, controlling site access, vehicle management, and traffic flow with a single integrated system.